Essential Oil - Spearmint

January 25, 2009 by Curt Siters

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) has a minty, slightly fruity scent, softer than peppermint. A rich antioxidant, spearmint helps support the respiratory and nervous systems* and may help open and release emotional blocks leading to a sense of balance and well-being. Spearmint may also be used to enhance the flavor of food.

I’ve been diffusing my Young Living Thieves essential oil daily, 15-30 minutes once or twice a day - it’s cheaper and more fun to stay healthy, than to get sick and go to the doctor. The other day I felt like I wanted to have a bit of a different scent, so I added to my diffuser well several drops of the following YL oils to the Thieves oil: Evergreen Essence, Spearmint, and Tangerine - WOW, does that smell terrific!

Therapeutic-grade Spearmint Medical Properties: Increase metabolism, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, mucolytic, gallbladder stimulant, digestive aid. It has been used to help with obesity, intestinal/digestive disorders and hepatitis.

Fragrant Influence: Opens and releases emotional blocks and bring about a feeling of balance and a lasting sense of well-being.

Application: Dilute 1 part EO with 2 parts carrier oil; (1) apply 2-4 drops on location, (2) chakras/vitaflex points, (3) directly inhale, (4) diffuse, or (5) take as dietary supplement.

When using as a supplement, put one drop in a “00″ capsule with a little olive oil, or one drop in 4 fl. oz. of rice milk.

I also like adding one drop of Spearmint to my pasta salad, the flavor of spearmint with the other herbs in olive oil is so tasty.

CAUTION: NEVER use another brand of essential oil internally or in the same ways we use the Young Living oils as the quality is inferior and you will not get beneficial results.

Young Living blends Citrus Fresh and EndoFlex contain Spearmint Essential Oil

CAUTION: Possible skin sensitivity. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Dilution recommended for both topical and internal use. Dilute before using on sensitive areas such as the face, neck, genital area, etc. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using on infants and very small children.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 Selected Research: Imai H, et al., Inhibition by the essential oils of peppermint and spearmint of the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Microbios. 2001;106 Suppl 1:31-9.

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